The Conservatives and Plaid Cymru argued a dedicated Welsh inquiry remains necessary to deliver justice for thousands of families who lost loved ones during the pandemic.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Westminster standards chief urges Senedd to heed public on recall system
A new recall system allowing voters to remove misbehaving Senedd politicians between elections must command public confidence, the UK’s standards watchdog has stressed.
Senedd set to debate ‘absurd’ school transport rules
The Senedd’s petitions committee agreed to pursue a debate after nearly 14,000 people added their voices to a chorus of calls for an overhaul of school transport.
Airbnb holds ‘major reservations’ over Welsh tourism bill
Airbnb has warned property owners could check out of the Welsh tourism market for good over “rushed” licensing rules which could cost hosts up to an estimated £15m.
Senedd debate on ‘omnishambles’ UK budget ends in deadlock
Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan led the charge ahead of the chancellor’s statement next week, warning public services cannot afford another UK budget that “sidelines Wales”.
Only fair or a silly idea?: Senedd split on calls for 2% wealth tax
Senedd politicians have called for a new wealth tax on the super-rich, sparking a fiery debate with the Conservatives who dismissed the notion as a “silly idea”.
Suspended Reform Senedd Member opens up on ‘nightmare’ investigation
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones was found to have brought the Senedd into disrepute following an investigation into comments she made in a WhatsApp group chat.
Former minister calls for urgent devolution of police powers
A Labour Senedd Member has called on the Welsh Government to hold talks with Westminster to ensure policing is “at long last, urgently devolved to Wales”.
Culture minister clashes with committee over funding
Culture minister Jack Sargeant said the Welsh Government’s “roll-over” draft budget, which increases broadly in line with inflation, marks a significant shift from only a few years ago.
Welsh Government set to miss key social housing target
Wales’ housing minister has been accused of “celebrating failure” after confirming the Welsh Government will miss a target to build 20,000 social homes.